More arrests after death of teenager who took unknown substance

Police say investigations continue

Devon & Cornwall Police have given an update on the investigation
Author: Andrew KayPublished 10th Mar 2023

Another two teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old girl in Exeter - after taking an 'unknown substance' at a nightclub

Police were called to the Move club in December and she later died at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "A 17-year-old boy from the Exmouth area who was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug has been further arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a class A drug and has been released on police bail to return on Wednesday 31 May.

"A 17-year-old boy from the St Austell area has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a class A drug and has been released on police bail to return on Wednesday 7 June.

"A 17-year-old girl from the Exmouth area has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and has been released on police bail to return on Monday 5 June."

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